Keyless Entry System Preliminary Inspection - Mazda RX-8 Manual

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM]
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Perform the following preliminary inspection before troubleshooting.
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STEP INSPECTION
1
Is an after-market system installed?
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Did the customer activate the keyless entry
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2
system with the key inserted into the steering
lock?
Did the customer use the keyless entry system
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3 in particular area, such as being near TV
towers, power plants, power lines, or
factories?
ACTION
Perform troubleshooting according to after-
Yes
market keyless entry system manual.
No Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
Explain to the customer that the
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No system does not work with the key
inserted into the steering lock.
Go to the next step.
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Attempt to lock/unlock the doors with the
transmitter in a non-interference area.
If system operates:
Area of operation is suspect. Explain
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effect of outside interference on the
Yes
transmitter to the customer.
If system does not operate:
Go to the next step.
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No Go to the next step.
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